Annie Watson

Annie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Ask. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book 'Healthy Eating Through the Garden' will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Annie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

Is it better to bake chicken at 350 or 400?

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Is It Better To Bake Chicken At 350 Or 400? The reason why baking chicken breast at 400°F is better than 350°F is that cooking the breasts at a high temperature will require fewer minutes and it is the best option if you want a juicy and moist breast.

Is Hario Skerton good?

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The Hario Skerton performed quite well in our taste quality testing, earning a score of 6 out of 10. For brewing styles that require a fine grind, namely pour over, the Hario Skerton was great. In that capacity produced a quality of taste that was nearly as good as the Editors’ Choice Award winning OXO.

Can you build your own kitchen island?

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Building a kitchen island with stock cabinets gives you the freedom to make your island any size you want, and incorporate whatever type of storage you would like. You can even buy cabinets that match your existing cabinetry. For more tips, check out this helpful tutorial.

What batteries are best for smoke detectors?

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9V has been the battery of choice for smoke alarms for many years. However, nowadays, it is more common to see two or three AA’s in smoke detectors. AA batteries have about three times as much energy as a 9V.

Can ovens be on a plug?

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Save time & money – No hard wiring or electrician needed. Most of the ovens we sell can be plugged into a normal wall socket with a 13a plug and some ovens have a plug already fitted. If you want to check then look for the data badge on the oven and if the total power is less than 3000 watts then it’s fine to plug in.

How do you properly open and close a paint can?

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Simply place the lid on top of the can. Place the rag over the lid/can and hammer gently around the lid. This will ensure that the lid is SEALED and that no paint from the lid or drips from the can splatter on you, your clothes, your hammer, your pet, your father-in-law or most importantly, your project area.

What kind of thermometer is used for deep frying?

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A candy or deep frying thermometer is used to measure temperatures of oils (for deep-frying and pan frying) and hot sugars and caramels (for candy). Instant read or meat thermometers typically measure temperatures up to 220 degrees Fahrenheit (104 degrees Celsius).